Michelle Myles started tattooing in 1991 when tattooing was still illegal in New York City. When tattooing was legalized in 1997 Michelle and Brad opened Daredevil Tattoo on Ludlow Street on the Lower East Side. We discuss with her the history of tattooing in New York, some of which she covers on her walking tour of the Bowery, and her own personal experience as a tattoo artist working in New York both before and after the tattoo ban was lifted. If find yourself in New York, stop by her shop/museum to see their entire collection.

Here are some links to sources discussed in this episode:

http://www.daredeviltattoo.com/

https://www.instagram.com/daredeviltattoo/

https://www.instagram.com/daredevilmichelle/

Tattooing & Human Nature is made possible by all these people:

Chris Lynn - Executive Producer & Co-host

Kira Yancey - Production Manager

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